Route Supervisor

Job Summary

The Route Supervisor supervises route drivers in providing prompt, efficient and courteous service to all customers through utilization of routing system.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Supervises, assigns and organizes driver routes ensuring route efficiency based on stops and route costs.
• Completes daily and weekly reports on tickets, manifests, costs, and routing.
• Responsible for new personnel interviewing, training, and education on proper procedures.
• Responsible for running route in driver absence.
• Conducts accident investigations and reports findings to upper management.
• Manage and document driver safety meetings ensuring compliance with all company safety rules and regulations as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Monitors driver hours and performance to maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
• Responsible for completing driver evaluations.
• Coordinates Mobile Wash Unit and Tank Delivery to customer's site including input and follow-up with Customer Service Representative.
• Maintain current customer accounts through personal and telephone contact ensuring quality service to each customer in coordination with Customer Service Representative.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelors Degree in related field or 3-5 years of experience in business or selling.
• Valid CDL Class A with clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Route sales and/or routing system experience preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to pass physical and drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Occasionally must push, pull, move or lift up to 50lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out at a plant location, office environment, company vehicles or personal vehicle, and in customer locations.

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